LESSON ASSIGNMENT
Immune Hemolytic Anemia and Hemolytic Diseases of
LESSON 2
the Newborn
Paragraph 2-1 through 2-22.
TEXT ASSIGNMENT
After completing this lesson, you should be able to:
LESSON OBJECTIVES
2-1.
Identify the elements in the investigation of a
positive direct antiglobulin test and diagnostic
procedures for immune hemolytic anemia.
2-2.
Identify the factors in hemolytic disease of the
newborn (HDN), including causes, mechanisms,
prenatal studies, neonatal studies, clinical
features, and criteria for exchange transfusions
and RhlG prophylaxis.
After completing the assignment, complete the
SUGGESTION
exercises at the end of this lesson. These exercises
will help you to achieve the lesson objectives.
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